TM 9-2330-246-14
4-69. HUB, WHEEL BEARINGS, AND BRAKEDRUM MAINTENANCE (Con't).
WARNING
DO NOT handle brakeshoes, brakedrums, or other brake components unless area has
been properly cleaned. There may be asbestos dust on these components which can
be dangerous if you touch it or breathe it. Wear an approved filter mask and gloves.
Never use compressed air or a dry brush to clean brake components. Dust may be
removed using an industrial-type vacuum cleaner. Clean dust or mud away from brake
components with water and a wet, soft brush or cloth. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious Illness or death to personnel.
4.
Pull hub (14) and brakedrum (13) assembly out slightly on axle (9) to loosen outer roller bearing (8). Remove
outer roller bearing.
5.
Carefully remove hub (14) and brakedrum (13) assembly from axle (9), taking care that inner roller bearing (12)
and seal (11 ) do not fall out if removed with hub.
Remove inner roller bearing (12) and seal (11) from hub (14) or axle (9). Discard seal.
6.
7.
If damaged, remove wiper ring (1 O) from axle (9).
DISASSEMBLY
b.
WARNING
DO NOT handle brakeshoes, brakedrums, or other brake components unless area has
been properly cleaned. There may be asbestos dust on these components which can
be dangerous if you touch it or breathe it. Wear an approved filter mask and gloves.
Never use compressed air or a dry brush to clean brake components. Dust may be
removed using an Industrial-type vacuum cleaner. Clean dust or mud away from brake
components with water and a wet, soft brush or cloth. Failure to follow this warning may
result In serious illness or death to personnel.
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